PTEN magazine has announced the winners of the 2016 Innovation Awards. This year, the publication received 111 product nominations.
Evaluated by a panel of judges consisting of technicians and shop owners, the PTEN Innovation Awards recognize the most innovative products introduced in the last year to the automotive aftermarket. These tools, introduced or significantly updated within the last year, are evaluated based on their ability make vehicle diagnosis and repair easier and more efficient, and make shops more productive.
Nominees were featured in the May and June 2016 issues of Professional Distributor and PTEN magazines. (View a full list of the 2016 PTEN Innovation Award nominees.) Winners can also be found in the August issues of Professional Distributor and PTEN.
Air Conditioning: CPS Automotive FX3030
Air Tools: Chicago Pneumatic CP7737
Battery Service Equipment: Snap-on Wireless Battery System Tester, No. EECS550
Body Shop: Chief Automotive Rivet Gun, No. PNP90
Brake Service: Lock Technology LT 993 Brake Fitting Re-Thread Kit
Chemicals: DOT 3/4 Anti-Rust Brake Fluid Treatment
Computers and Software: Mitchell 1 Manager SE - Scheduler
Diagnostic Test Equipment: Phoenix Systems Coolant + Brake Fluid Test Strips
Education & Training: Electronic Specialties Hands On-Line Training Cards
Electrical Systems: Cal-Van Tools Amp Hound 2
Engine Service and Repair: General Technologies GTC505 Engine Ignition Analyzer
Fluid Exchange: Link New Tech QD7S1 Qwik Draw Stationary Hybrid Coolant and Power Steering Flush and Exchange Machine
Hand Tools: KNIPEX Tools Hose Clamp Pliers for Click Clamps
Inspection Tools, Lab Scopes: Automotive Test Solutions IC Inspection Camera
Leak Detection: Redline Detection Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Locator
Lifts, Jacks and Stands: Rotary Lift SPO12 EH3 Extended Height Two-Post Lift
Lighting: ATD Tools SABER 2000 Lumen LED Corded/Cordless Underhood Light with 25’ Removable Cord, No. 80357
Oil and Lube: Lisle Corporation 19342 Multi-Application Oil Funnel
Power Tools: Snap-on 14V/18V Multi-Bay Charger, No. CTC123
Scan Tools: Snap-on VERUS Edge
Shop Equipment: New Pig PIG No-Trip Commercial Floor Mat
Specialty Tools: Induction Innovations Mini-Ductor Venom
Suspension: OTC 4246/4247 Hendrickson Suspension Bushing Tool
Tire, Wheel Service: The Cartek Group Cartek Robotics
Tool Storage: Tech-Life The Grid
Welding: Snap-on Synergic MIG Welder, No. MIG160i
View a full list of the 2016 PTEN Innovation Award winners.
The PTEN and VehicleServicePros.com staff will be holding the annual awards ceremony on the show floor of the AAPEX Show in Las Vegas this November. Look for more coverage of the 2016 PTEN Innovation Awards and the AAPEX Show this fall.
